All Peoples Community Center Mission
The Mission Of All Peoples Christian Center Is To Continue To Provide A Broad Spectrum Of Social Service To All, Regardless Of Faith, Or Race And To Empower The Community To Meet Its Needs By Promoting Equality, Unity, Respect And Self Determination Among All Who Participate In Its Programs.
All Peoples is a comprehensive community center, delivering a myriad of social and educational services and activities for its participants of all ages.
Extended Day Child Care
All Peoples collaborates with the International Institute of Los Angeles to provide licensed childcare for children ages 3-5. State pre-school classes are also provided.
After-School Programs
All Peoples offers academic, sports and recreation opportunities, computer training, and various enrichment activities, such as art and dance and service learning, Woven into our work is, team-building lessons, and leadership skills development. Summer day camp as well as educational and cultural excursions and activities, outings to local colleges/universities, sporting events, museums, libraries, and parks are included for grades 1-12.
Joe Ide Summer Camp
Youth between 8-12 years old receive six days and five nights of quality outdoor activities in the San Bernardino Mountains. Family-style living arrangements provide campers with opportunities to improve their self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Campers participate in activities such as swimming, hiking, archery, making crafts, and nature walks.
Central High School – All Peoples Branch
All Peoples works with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide the Central High Continuation School for students aged 16-20. This educational option gives young people with difficult lives the chance to obtain an accredited high school diploma.
Parenting Classes
Adults improve their parenting skills through classes and cooperative group activities. Topics discussed include nutrition, nurturing, developmental stages of children, family planning, child abuse prevention, acceptable forms of discipline, and community resources.
Collaboration for Family Wellness
All Peoples’ partnerships with the USC School of Social Work and California State University’s Los Angeles and Dominquez Hills campuses provide field placement for interns who are obtaining their Bachelors or Masters in Social Work.
Supplemental Food Program (SFP)
Local individuals and families receive a bag of groceries each month to supplement their existing food supply. Participants in the program also receive information about other community resources for feeding their families and assistance with accessing those resources.
Community Building and Educational Events
All Peoples hosts various free events and activities throughout the year to help build community such as family night dinner and a movie, health education workshops, and our Annual Health Resource & Book Fair.
Project Fatherhood
This is a father’s support group run by mental health professionals, which encourages a supportive, non-judgmental environment where fathers can address the unsolved issues that hinder their relationships with others and their children.
Gymnasium
All Peoples gymnasium is utilized by our after-school programs for indoor soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball, kickball, waffle ball, and flag football. Our Center offers an open gym which is available to the community three days a week for sports activities and weightlifting. LAPD Explorers also use the gym for programs. Aerobics classes are offered five days a week.
Anger Management Classes and Domestic Violence Support Group
The Domestic Violence Support Group is designed to increase understanding of the cycle of violence and its impact on the family. Victims of domestic violence can receive legal assistance, emergency assistance, clothing, housing, and resources to provide them with education and economic independence. Anger management classes deal with the root causes of anger and violence and teach replacement strategies and alternatives to violent behavior.
Anti-Recidivism Program
All Peoples provides individuals referred by schools or the courts the opportunity to complete their community service hours at the Center.
Vernon Central Workforce Development Project
This collaboration between All Peoples, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, Community Development Technologies Center and the Los Angeles Conservation Corps helps at-risk youth and young adults ages 17 – 25 train for and secure jobs that provide a living wage and a clear career pathway. It includes training on job readiness, leadership development, civic engagement, employment, and education. Also youth produce handcrafted specialty soaps and moisturizing lotions. It provides transformation on-the-job training and support for individuals who are seeking to transition into sustainable employment and careers. Basic community technology workshops are also provided with VCN youth as co-instructors.
HA Scents
HA Scents produces handcrafted specialty soaps and moisturizing lotions. It provides transformative on-the-job training and support for individuals who are seeking to transition into sustainable employment and careers.
RSVP (Retired Senior and Volunteer Program)
RSVP is a national program that allows individuals 55 and older to share their work and life experiences in both public and nonprofit settings. RSVP service providers often lend their experience and wisdom to help improve and assist with All Peoples’ programs. Our seniors help facilitate nutrition programs, conduct Spanish-English classes, and mentor children. RSVP is partially funded by the federal government with matching funds provided by All Peoples.
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